Project Management Lead

WHO ARE WE?
Ochre Education is an innovative national Australian not-for-profit organisation committed to improving educational outcomes by supporting teachers with high-quality, evidence-informed resources and professional learning.
Over the last 4 years we have worked with over five hundred Australian expert practicing teachers to create 7,000 lessons and 28,000+ resources across four subjects and made them freely available on our national platform.
Over 90% of schools in Australia access our resources.
Our work spans curriculum development, teacher training, and education system-wide capacity building across Australia.
HOW WILL I HELP?
Work with us - Project Management Lead

Project Lead coordinating and supporting key projects
Remote role

Here at Ochre we are rapidly scaling our lesson production to cover more Australian stages and subjects.
We are looking for a Project Lead to support this work, contributing to our shared purpose of tackling social inequality through education.
You will coordinate and support key projects, and be instrumental in ensuring communications and projects are effectively managed.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an eye for detail.
You will work effectively with others internally and externally.
You will thrive taking on a fast paced and diverse role, with an awesome team.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
We're offering the opportunity to:

Be part of a mission-driven not-for-profit organisation, taking direct action towards educational equity.
Exposure to a diverse range of projects in education.
Access high-quality, actionable ongoing professional learning opportunities.
Work closely alongside talented, passionate and fun colleagues, with a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Flexible working hours, and ability to work 100% from a flexible location.
1-year fixed term contract in the first instance

This job is advertised as a full-time role, however applications for part-time hours are welcome.
Please indicate any requirements or requests in your cover letter.
Fully flexible, remote working (occasional travel).
WHAT DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

Strong alignment with our mission to improve educational equity, ensuring all students can access a high-quality curriculum no matter their circumstances.
Experience in leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Confident in the use and application of project management tools and methodologies, including a demonstrated ability to organise and establish processes to ensure efficient and productive workflows.
Demonstrated ability to effectively build and maintain productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles and to convey complex ideas to a variety of stakeholders.
Supportive team player able to confidently and sensitively coordinate, and contribute to, diverse project teams.
Proactive and adaptive problem solver with the ability to prioritise, monitor emerging risks and issues, and to find creative solutions.
Entrepreneurial spirit who will thrive in a fast paced and diverse role.
Previous experience working in school education desirable.

CONTACT PERSON
Julia Le Pla, Julialepla@ochre.org.au using the subject line: Project Management Lead - Flexible / Remote / Work From Home enquiry via Ethical Jobs.
Applications
If this sounds like a great fit for you, please submit your application via the "Apply Now" link below.
In your application, please ensure you provide all information and attachments including:

Your resume
A cover letter, of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria
Referee details
Any other documents that you consider would enhance your application

Note that shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis so we strongly encourage you to apply before the closing date.
We recognise the importance of balance and flexibility and understand that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for most.
We'd be delighted to welcome applicants from a variety of situations, including parents returning to the workforce.
We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace.
We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings.
Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.
If you require accessibility assistance at any stage of the process, please let us know.
Ochre Education is a Child Safe Organisation.
This includes mandatory screening processes for all successful candidates, including: Valid Working with Children Check (or equivalent); Satisfactory criminal record check.
A position description is attached.

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